Higher energy prices hurt us all

February 22, 2022 By Tom Jaenicke

Tom Jaenicke suggests propane retailers let their customers know that they share the pain of higher energy prices caused by inflation.

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Year-end data sheds light on supply and demand trends

January 19, 2022 By Mark Rachal

EIA data shows that propane demand exceeded supply, resulting in a 10-million-barrel draw in propane inventory. That helped support higher propane prices.

This article is tagged with Cost Management Solutions, Mark Rachal, propane demand, propane supply, Trader's Corner and posted in Blue Flame Blog

Tank issues will test marketers this winter

December 2, 2021 By Randy Doyle

Today’s challenges with tank supply and price increases reinforce the timeless sound practices followed by the strong propane marketer.

This article is tagged with investment, propane supply, propane tanks, Randy Doyle, Real Talk with Randy, winter and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Propane retailers share outlook on propane supply

November 17, 2021 By Danielle Pesta

2021 LP Gas Growth Summit attendees discuss their outlook on propane supply and strategies to keep customers supplied throughout the year.

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Photo of Superior Fuel's new propane rail terminal by David Schauer

Superior Fuel Co. builds supply security with new rail terminal

November 9, 2021 By Brian Richesson

Superior Fuel Co. opened a new rail terminal in Duluth, Minnesota, with four 80,000-gallon propane storage tanks on-site.

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US propane spot prices on rise since September 2020

September 29, 2021 By Brian Richesson

High international demand and low global propane supply are driving up U.S. wholesale prices to levels not seen in more than five years.

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Small shift in propane price strength worth noting

August 24, 2021 By Mark Rachal

This week, Mark Rachal, director of research and publications, explains why a small shift in propane price strength is worth noting.

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Producer sharpens propane inventory focus further downstream

August 20, 2021 By Brian Richesson

When Bruce Leonard of Targa Resources talks propane supply and winter preparedness, he places an emphasis on filling downstream storage locations.

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Conway propane prices hold unusual premium over Mont Belvieu

August 17, 2021 By Mark Rachal

Propane’s price may get to the point of curbing the demand from PDH units, but most analysts don’t think that is happening anytime soon.